I don’t know what it is about a new year that gets me excited and inspired to get weaving. Maybe it’s because the days are getting longer or because a new year feels like an opportunity for a fresh start. Perhaps it’s because the children are back at school, so evenings are once again mine for quiet and creativity. No matter the reason, once the December sleepies have worn off and January is in full swing, I want to put a new warp on at least one of my looms—or, ideally, on multiple looms.
If you’re like me, but don’t know quite where to start this year, we’ve got a look back at last year to help inspire your weaving adventures. We've got our top 10 articles from last year in no particular order, selected by you. In this list you’ll find fun facts, interesting techniques, and, of course, projects and project inspiration galore.
Happy Weaving!
Christina
1. The Best Towels You’ve Never Heard Of
Anne Merrow’s Kollam Towels were one of the most popular projects of 2025. Photo by Matt Graves
Learn the story behind Anne Merrow’s beautiful Kollam Towels and the Indian towels that inspired them. Woven on a rigid-heddle loom, these towels feature a trio of interesting techniques and finishing touches: waffle weave, clasped weft, and a fringe instead of a rolled hem. Read the full article.
2. Semi-Random Warping
Christina Garton’s Rule of Three Towels taught her that random warping isn’t as easy as you might think. Photo by Christina Garton
As I found out firsthand, creating a random warp-color order that actually looks good takes some planning. After trying (and failing) to change colors intuitively, I developed the Rule of Three method for a designing a (mostly) random warp. Read the full article.
3. Pin-Loom Projects as Easy as 1-2-3
Angela Tong’s Twice as Nice Pincushion & Scissors Fob are the perfect project for using up extra pin-loom pieces. Photo by Joe Coca
You don’t need to weave up dozens of pin-loom pieces to create a beautiful project! Find out how to turn just one, two, or three pieces into something you can actually use; this article includes links to specific projects as well as ideas for creating your own. Read the full article.
4. Make a Mug Rug on a Potholder Loom
Did you know you can weave smaller squares on a potholder loom—squares just the right size for mug rugs? Photo by Christina Garton
With a simple three-step method, you can weave perfectly sized mug rugs on any standard-sized potholder loom. The process is quick and easy, and, if you somehow ended up with the dreaded acrylic loopers, you can safely weave them up as mug rugs instead of throwing them away. Read the full article.
5. Weekend Weaving
Gala McCurdy’s Fall Breeze Scarf weaves up quickly thanks to the combination of cozy, chunky yarn and a simple plain-weave design. Photo by Matt Graves
As a busy mom of two, I love projects that I can easily weave in a weekend using yarns I already have on hand. Find out my recipe for the perfect weekend project, then discover projects from past issues of Little Looms that fit the bill. Read the full article.
6. Have a (Handwoven) Heart
Susan J. Foulkes used Baltic pick-up to create this Sami-inspired heart pattern in her inkle bands. Photo by Joe Coca
Get a head start on Valentine’s Day weaving and practice your pick-up skills with these heartfelt projects featuring—you guessed it—heart motifs. Weave the projects as written or use the heart motifs in your own original designs. Read the full article.
7. Take on Tapestry Weaving
You don’t need a tapestry loom to start tapestry weaving. Sarah Swett wove this bag on a cardboard box. Photo by Joe Coca
Learn a variety of tapestry-weaving techniques in beginner-friendly projects with this free tapestry eBook. Don’t own a tapestry loom? Don’t worry—there’s a project for weaving a no-sew tapestry bag using a cardboard box! Get the eBook.
8. Medieval Table Linens
The Gothic Glass Table Runner by Jennifer Kwong gets its show-stopping bands of color from a simple pick-up techqnique. Photo by Matt Graves
Did you know the medieval emperor Charlamagne had a “magic” tablecloth that could be thrown into a fire without getting damaged? Learn the science behind this ill-advised table linen, then find two medieval-inspired runners that are sure to impress—no fire required. Read the full article.
9. Scarves for All Occasions
Feel like the star you are in this shawl made from pin-loom-woven diamonds and hexagons, designed by Greta Holmstrom. Photo by Matt Graves
We’ve published a lot of scarves throughout the years—and we do mean a lot. In late 2024 we put together a list of the ten most popular scarf projects throughout the years. Find your new favorite scarf project in this top-ten list. Read the full article.
10. Weave Like a Viking
While varafeldur were traditionally woven on warp-weighted looms, Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs wove her wall-hanging version on a rigid-heddle loom. Photo by Matt Graves
Perhaps the most surprising item on this list is this brief history of the varafeldur, an Icelandic garment popular during the Viking age. Learn about the origins of this unique garment and find out how you can weave your own smaller version using a design by Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs. Read the full article.